Methods for enhancing memory and/or learning and prevent neurodegeneration by administration of certain heterocyclic and aromatic compounds are described. The methods are particularly useful for treating patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disease such as (without limitation) Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, Lou Gehrig's (ALS) disease or memory or learning impairment. A neuronal human cell-based assay that assess NF-kB gene up-regulation using a luciferase reporter is also provided that screens for compounds useful in methods for enhancing memory or learning.
本文描述了通过服用某些
杂环化合物和芳香族化合物来增强记忆和/或学习能力并防止神经变性的方法。这些方法特别适用于治疗神经退行性疾病患者,如(但不限于)阿尔茨海默氏症、帕
金森氏症、卢盖里氏症(ALS)或记忆或学习障碍。此外,还提供了一种基于神经元人体细胞的检测方法,利用
荧光素酶报告物评估 NF-kB
基因的上调,从而筛选出在增强记忆或学习能力的方法中有用的化合物。